CONSTRUING AUTHORITY OF LICENSE

1. A. The authority to carry a concealed or unconcealed firearm as authorized by the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act shall not be construed to authorize any person to:

   1. 1. Carry or possess any weapon other than an authorized firearm as defined by the provisions of Section 1289.3, 1289.4 or 1289.5 of this title;
   2. 2. Carry or possess any firearm in any manner or in any place otherwise prohibited by law;
   3. 3. Carry or possess any prohibited ammunition or any illegal firearm in violation of state law;
   4. 4. Carry or possess any firearm when the person is prohibited by state law from carrying or possessing any firearm; or
   5. 5. Point, discharge or use the firearm in any manner not otherwise authorized by law.
2. B. The ability to carry a firearm pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act shall not be construed to prohibit the lawful transport or carrying of a firearm in a vehicle or on or about the person, whether concealed or unconcealed, loaded or unloaded, as permitted by law.

Laws 1995, SB 3, c. 272, § 7, eff. September 1, 1995; Amended by Laws 2012, SB 1733, c. 259, § 28, eff. November 1, 2012 (superseded document available); Amended by Laws 2013, SB 173, c. 366, § 3, eff. November 1, 2013 (superseded document available); Amended by Laws 2019, HB 2597, c. 1, § 10, eff. November 1, 2019 (superseded document available); Amended by Laws 2023, HB 1789, c. 160, § 3, eff. November 1, 2023 (superseded document available)